Nag Your Kids with Humor
I hate nagging. I don’t nag my husband. Period. Unfortunately I have to nag my son all the time. Some days I spend more time … continue reading
Parenting
First Day of School Photos for Mom
You know how moms (er, me) always document the first day of school with a (now) pinteresting photo of their kids scrubbed up and shiny, … continue reading
Planning for Adventure
Slow cooker Latin Chicken with black beans and sweet potatoes are simmering away so we can play all day!
Wordless Wednesday….Well, Wednesday, Anyway
Why a photo of myself today? Because I think lots of moms hide behind their children, especially this mom. We tend to put our … continue reading
Very Subtle, Tooth Fairy
When P lost his first tooth the Tooth Fairy was creative and sweet. We read picture books about losing teeth, we wrote her a letter, … continue reading
Saying “Goodbye” to Childhood Pets
Today we buried another of our fishy friends, Floaty. He was recently preceded in death by P’s beloved pet, Splashy. I never wanted these … continue reading
Good Times… Or So it Would Appear
We’re all of us constantly editing our lives. Some of us are better at it than others. Some go to for the drama, some for … continue reading
I Heart Road Construction
My son hates going to the grocery store with me. Despises it. He will think up every possible scenario to avoid it, but most weekends … continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day!
I woke up to an empty sink, sorted laundry, flowers and this super Mother’s Day book made by my son (bound with blue duct tape!). … continue reading
Mother’s Day- More doing, less buying
For Mother’s Day I’m working on taking the focus off of consumption and putting it on strengthening our connections. Instead of buying flowers or a … continue reading